Chor Minar

CHOR MINAR (KHARERA, HAUZ KHAS ENCLAVE)-
This rubble built tapering tower, rising from a platform and provided with a staircase in its interior, was built probably during the Khalji period. There are several circular holes in its exterior of uncertain use. It is believed that the heads of thieves (chor) who were caught and beheaded, used to be placed in these holes to deter others from committing theft, hence, the name Chor Minar.